System and method for performing a real-time wall detection

Abstract

Provided are embodiments for a system and method for performing real-time detection for mapping. The embodiments include one or more processors, a scanner, and a mobile computing device removably coupled to the 2D scanner where the mobile computing device having a display. Embodiments include collecting scan data of an environment to generate a first map and identifying lines from the collected scan data corresponding to a surface of a structure. Embodiments also include grouping the identified lines into buckets based at least in part on a characteristic of the identified lines and combining the identified lines in each bucket. Embodiments also include optimizing the first map to generate a second map and displaying the second map on the display.

Description

BACKGROUND[0001]The present application is directed to a system that optically scans an environment, such as a building, and in particular to a portable system that generates two-dimensional floorplans of the scanned environment.[0002]The automated creation of digital two-dimensional floorplans for existing structures is desirable as it allows the size and shape of the environment to be used in many processes. For example, a floorplan may be desirable to allow construction drawings to be prepared during a renovation. Such floorplans may find other uses such as in documenting a building for a fire department or to document a crime scene.[0003]Existing measurement systems typically use a scanning device that determines coordinates of surfaces in the environment by both emitting a light and capturing a reflection to determine a distance or by triangulation using cameras. These scanning devices are mounted to a movable structure, such as a cart, and moved through the building to generat...

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Benefits of technology

This patent describes a system and method for identifying walls in a real-time mapping process. The system includes a scanner and a mobile computing device with a display. The scanner scans the environment to create a map, identifying lines that correspond to the walls of structures. These lines are then grouped into buckets based on their characteristic, such as their orientation in relation to a reference frame. The lines are then combined, and the map is optimized to create a second map that can be displayed. This technology allows for faster and more accurate mapping of walls in environments, which can be useful in various applications such as construction or urban planning.

Problems solved by technology

These systems tend to be more complex and require specialized personnel to perform the scan.

Further, the scanning equipment including the movable structure may be bulky, which could further delay the scanning process in time-sensitive situations, such as a crime or accident scene investigation.

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